Maintenance Mechanic/Relief Operator – Water Treatment Plant
Engineering and Public Works
The City currently has a position open for Relief Operator/Mechanic. Under the supervision of the Plant Manager, this position performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Performs duties of plant operator, custodial duties, and maintains buildings and fixtures. This is a bargaining unit position. The probation period for this position is 90 calendar days, with up to 60 additional days if documented deficiencies are present.
The position starts with a pay rate of $22.96 per hour. The normal schedule September 16 through May 15 is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and May 16 through September 15 is Wednesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The regular reporting location for this position will be the Water Treatment Plant. 395 West State Street, Athens, OH 45701. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time, a comprehensive health insurance plan (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), public employee pension match of 14%, and a fitness center membership.
A Civil Service Exam will be administered for this position on Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 8 E. Washington St., Athens, OH 45701. Applicants must show a valid, government issued Picture ID for entry to the test. Applicants must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the exam. To be eligible for military credit, a copy of the DD-214 showing honorable discharge must be submitted with the application packet. Members of the National Guard are also eligible for 15% credit. Military or National Guard credit is only applied to a passing score and only one military credit may be used. No further notice will be given about the exam. General inquires may be sent to Human Resources via email: HumanResources@ci.athens.oh.us or by calling: 740-592-3367.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 to be eligible to sit for the examination.
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The City may consider any other equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
A background check is required post-offer.
New hires are required to be certified in First Aid and CPR at the time of the next available class.
This is general description intended to provide general duties and qualifications. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed. It is not intended to cover all situations, or all necessary qualifications. Job descriptions are subject to change.
The City of Athens, OH is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We prefer applicants apply online; however, paper applications are available upon request. Please call Human Resources at 740-592-3367 if you need to request a paper application.
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